Massachusetts Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Massachusetts Cosmetology Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Massachusetts Cosmetology terms across 10 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the Massachusetts Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Infection and hazard control
Client consultation
Hair styling
Hair cutting
Hair color
Chemical texture
Skin care
Lashes and brows
Hair removal
Nail care
Sources for these terms (23)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tinea Infections · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Anatomy of the Skin · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Nail Care Products · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Eye Cosmetic Safety · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons - Chemical Hazards · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Forensic Human Hair Examination Guidelines (SWGMAT), Forensic Science Communications, April 2005 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes, Other Hair Products, and Cancer Risk · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 16 CFR 1700.14 Substances requiring special packaging · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 240 CMR 3.00: Cosmetology salons · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cosmetics Labeling Guide · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Isotretinoin · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Excessive or unwanted hair in women · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Policy on Practices Outside the Scope of Licensure (Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering, last amended December 23, 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the MA Cosmetology Exam
Massachusetts uses the PSI National Master Cosmetology Theory examination for cosmetology licensure. The theory exam follows PSI's published national content outline.
Exam sponsor: PSI Services LLC for the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The PSI bulletin publishes a 70% passing score, not an exam pass rate. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MA Cosmetology vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the MA Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 MA Cosmetology terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the MA Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the PSI Services LLC for the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the Massachusetts cosmetology theory exam?
The PSI theory exam has 100 scored multiple-choice questions and 10 unscored experimental questions.
What score is required to pass?
PSI requires a minimum score of 70% on the National Master Cosmetology Theory examination.